Quick answers
- Where is Good Samaritan - Holstein?
- 505 West Second Street, Holstein, IA 51025, in Ida County, Iowa.
- What is the phone number of Good Samaritan - Holstein?
- (712) 368-4304, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Good Samaritan - Holstein?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Good Samaritan - Holstein been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $99,103.
- What did inspectors find at Good Samaritan - Holstein?
- In its last three inspection cycles (December 21, 2023 to April 9, 2026), Medicare lists 24 health citations; the most serious was level J. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (December 21, 2023 to April 9, 2026), Good Samaritan - Holstein had 24 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $99,103 in total (1 fine, the latest on August 17, 2024). Nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident per day; the Iowa average is 3.86 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 9, 2026 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 9, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: March 20, 2025 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 20, 2025 (standard health inspection); June 2, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: December 21, 2023 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 21, 2023 (complaint investigation); December 21, 2023 (standard health inspection); June 17, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 17, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0609 Level J
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 10 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0741 Level E
“Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0726 Level E
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0801 Level E
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (17)
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level F
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0351 Level F
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0321 Level F
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $99,103 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2024 | Fine | $99,103 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.26 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.19 | 2.56 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.44 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.94 | 3.38 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.60 | 0.51 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 32.6% | 44.1% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 0.0% | 42.1% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 92 nursing homes: Good Samaritan Society.
Legal business name: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (4)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | Direct owner | 100% | January 1, 2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Indirect owner | 100% | January 1, 2019 |
| Sanford | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2019 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 53.2 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – other |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Good Samaritan Society |
| Legal business name | The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1994-04-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 505 West Second Street, Holstein, IA 51025 |
| County | Ida County |
| State | Iowa |
| Phone | (712) 368‑4304 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165207 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Correctionville Specialty Care12 mi · Correctionville, IA · 1 of 5 stars
- Willow Dale Wellness Village12 mi · Battle Creek, IA · 4 of 5 stars
- Accura Healthcare of Aurelia, LLC17 mi · Aurelia, IA · 3 of 5 stars
- Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare19 mi · Cherokee, IA · 2 of 5 stars
- Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC19 mi · Cherokee, IA · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Horn Memorial Hospital11 mi · Ida Grove, IA · Critical Access Hospital
- Mental Health Institute18 mi · Cherokee, IA · Psychiatric Hospital
- Cherokee Regional Medical Center19 mi · Cherokee, IA · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13